Indian Premier League and Cricket News by IPL Cricket Forum

Call it nail biting, nerve wrenching, super exciting - this was one match to be seen, relished and enjoyed. From start to finish the match had all elements of 20Twenty Cricket and even with Sachin remaining off the field Harbhajan and team displayed total team spirit and gave a elegant fight till the last. Bangalore Royal Challengers won the match with just two balls to spare.

While Bangalore needed a desperate win after there miserable defeat to Knight Riders in the first match - Mumbai kicked off pretty well while batting first. todays match was also loaded with spectacular sixes and some brilliant pieces of fielding and wicket keeping. Also, this was the first time when both the wicket keepers joined the commentators for a brief exchange which was telecast live.

James Boucher was the man of the match. The home crowd at Mumbai had no complaints but many kept wondering whether Sachin’s presence would have made some difference to the result.

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